Tax and Development: Solving Kenya,s Fiscal Crisis through Human Rights

Taxation is perceived by citizens as a compulsory contribution to the state yet, the legitimacy of the state rests on the publics� acceptance of the state�s right to levy tax and redistribute it in such a manner as to promote the overall good of society. The modern developing state can be said to be facing a crisis of fiscal legitimacy, afflicted by poor governance, poor societal participation, co...